Adrian Epps

Player Spotlight 

Adrian Epps: OF/2B, (2023) West Bloomfield, MI. 5-foot-9, 170-pound. Raw athletic at the plate, Epps had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. (59.4 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a quiet active stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled leg kick. Bat speed was quick flashed, had a short simple swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable athletic from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 85 mph; had athletic footwork, raw hands, and a lengthy clean exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic raw and fielded the ball out front.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

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Adrian Epps: OF/RHP, (2023) West Bloomfield, MI. 5-foot-9, 170-pound. Athletic in the box, Epps recorded an exit velocity of 93 mph. (62.42 mph bat speed average). (18.93 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Had efficient bat speed and a simple swing plane. Created some loud contact during the round. Pull side approach. Athletic from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 83 mph; shows firm hands, and a lengthy exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.98. On the mound, curveball (65-67 mph), changeup (66-67 mph). Sat with his fastball at 76-79 mph. (Max spin 2052; Avg 1911). 

Scout Evaluation 

Adrian Epps, West Bloomfield, 2023, MI

Position: OF/RHP

Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Begins in an open athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Efficient bat speed. Pull side approach. 

Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 83.27 mph. 62.42 mph bat speed average. 18.93 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Firm hands, lengthy exchange. Athletic.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 83 mph outfield velocity. 

Speed: 6.98 (60-yard).

FB: T79. 76-79 mph. (Max spin 2052;  Avg 1911). 

CB: 65-67 mph. (Max spin 2027; Avg 1978). 

CH: 66-67 mph. 

Pitching:On the mound sets up on the left side of the rubber while commanding the zone well. Throws from a 3/4 arm angle with easy effort. Fills up the zone with both pitches while not being afraid to command both sides of the plate. 

Hitting: Showed fast hands at the plate while working all fields with a line drive approach. 

Fielding: In the outfield stays low to the ground while creating a throwing lane moving towards the ball takes a small crow hop and throws with a long arm action.

Hitting: At the plate sets up with them open stand at a staff front leg creates clean separation between his hands in front leg landing. Line drive approach like opposite field .